RESONANT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

resonant

adjective

ˈre-zə-nənt

Definition of resonant

as in ringing

marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones the orator's resonant voice filled the hall

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Recent Examples of resonant The way Democrats have handled the issue of transgender rights is especially resonant for Jentleson. — Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026 Even after a decade, the film is just as relevant and resonant. — Caitlin White, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 In a handful of impressively resonant scenes with King, Kylie gives Gillian an entire new generation to encourage toward the messy exuberant existence that Sally, at least in the sequel’s first few acts, vows to keep at bay. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026 Layered background sighs, a resonant lead vocal, autumnal acoustic guitar flickers, synths both eerie and trippy—James has all his tricks on tap. — Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resonant

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Adjective

Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham was asked about Underwood’s security in the starting job earlier this week and hardly offered up a ringing endorsement.

— Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Martha-Mary Chapel, Sudbury Reverend Bryce (Toby Huss) presides over the town church, where mysterious ringing bells seem to indicate something dark is afoot.

— Nicholas DeRenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of ringing

Adjective

All is peaceful under the long, lazy loggia laden with vibrant fuschia bougainvillaea – the Passeggiata dei Monaci – and in the neat orchards low-hanging with fat, bobbly Amalfi lemons.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Among them were vibrant cap-toe sock boots, including one streaked with the vivid combination of purple and yellow as part of a colorful contrasting-print ensemble.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of vibrant

Adjective

The toys are translucent, round squishy balls with cartoon faces, glitter-like particles and water beads inside.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
And at the top tier, above Skydance, were the Paramount mountain, the Warners shield, and … the round DC bullet.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of round

Adjective

This shimmering, sonorous work, from one of our greatest living directors, moves through the peculiar landscapes of human interaction with certainty, eccentricity and grace, alighting on a generous if rueful conclusion.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
Assuming the role of a human clapper, Holzinger struck its lip again and again, sending a sonorous peal across the Biennale grounds.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026

Definition of sonorous

Adjective

Hastert was aware of the personal pitfalls of holding the powerful position.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
With the Heat’s offense often spacing all five players around the three-point line, Antetokounmpo will have plenty of room to operate as one of the most powerful drivers in the NBA.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of powerful

Adjective

Her argument pushes against a much louder story from Silicon Valley, where AI leaders keep warning that white-collar work is about to be automated.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
The surgeon general position carries limited policymaking power but serves as a loud megaphone as the nation's top communicator to Americans on public health issues.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026

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